Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has signed a new long-term deal at the Emirates.

The full-back has made more than 80 Premier League appearances for the Gunners since arriving from Malaga in January 2013 and has featured in each of their 22 league games this season.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has said that the 29-year-old is a positive influence on Arsenal squad.

“Overall, his attitude has been absolutely fantastic on a daily basis since he arrived here," the Frenchman told the Arsenal website.

"He's 100 per cent committed and I think as well he has always improved since he has arrived and has shown that in many big games as well.

Long-term: Monreal has become a key player for Arsenal (Image: Reuters / Dylan Martinez)

“He’s calm, focused and dedicated. He’s well-accepted and loved by his partners. He has the modest approach of a player who wants to give his best to the team. Everybody senses that and that’s why I think it’s important for the club to have that stability.

Wenger also hailed the Spaniard's versatility, as the club go looking for their first Premier League title since 2004.

Experienced: Monreal has more than 8- Premier League appearances for Arsenal (Image: The FA via Getty)

“He is a very important player at the club because he can play left-back and centre back,”he continued. "He has the consistency in his performances that is requested at the top level.

“Everyone in the Premier League would say that he has become a very strong player. Arsenal are gifted at the moment, I must say, with two top-class left backs.

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"We have many young players. They need to be surrounded by experienced players, especially at the back.

"We now have experience at the back. Nacho is part of that - he’s a good example for the young players and we have a good bunch of young players. We have seen another one with Alex Iwobi the other day, who has shown talent. They need to see how you behave at that level.”